Einstein Awarded $8 Million to Use Wearable Tech to Improve Detection of Leg Arterial Disease
November 21, 2019—(BRONX, NY)—Lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) is a debilitating but under-recognized condition usually caused by fatty plaque buildup in arteries carrying blood from the heart to the legs. More commonly known as peripheral artery disease, this increasingly common condition affects more than 8 million Americans, including up to 20% of those over the age of 60, and over 200 million people worldwide. Left untreated, LEAD can result in disability, amputations, and death.
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